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AEW's Forbidden Door event in London was a solid show with record attendance, featuring new story directions and the continued prominence of the Death Riders, despite some losses, including Jon Moxley's title. The event did not produce major title changes but set the stage for future developments.
Wardlow made a surprise return to AEW at Forbidden Door after over a year away, attacking Prince Nana and joining the Don Callis Family, signaling a new storyline development.
Rumors of backstage resistance affecting the AEW Tag Team Title match at Forbidden Door have been debunked; the match was planned as an elimination match for strategic reasons, with no issues from wrestlers about losing to certain teams, and the storyline has been in development for months.
Swerve Strickland, an AEW wrestler, is potentially facing surgery for a long-standing knee injury that could sideline him for months, impacting his title reign and AEW's plans, especially with his upcoming match at Forbidden Door against Kazuchika Okada.
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 is a major wrestling event taking place in London, featuring high-profile matches including Adam Page vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Athena for the AEW Women’s Title, and a Lights Out Steel Cage Match with top NJPW stars. The event starts at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, with free pre-show matches streaming online, and can be watched via pay-per-view or streaming platforms worldwide.
AEW and NJPW have finalized their Forbidden Door card in London, featuring two chaotic Zero Hour matches with eight-person tag teams, leading into a star-studded main event lineup including title matches and a lights-out steel cage match, promising an unpredictable wrestling event.
Adam Copeland is excited to perform at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in London, reflecting on his past matches there and expressing a sense of urgency due to his limited remaining wrestling career, which he estimates will last about two more years.
Adam Copeland, a WWE Hall of Famer now with AEW, is returning to London for a match at Forbidden Door, which he suggests could be his last in the UK, reflecting on his history in the city and emphasizing the significance of this event.
Luchasaurus made a surprise return to AEW Dynamite in Glasgow after months of recovery, confronting Christian Cage and Adam Copeland, setting up a match at Forbidden Door on August 24th.
At the Royal Rumble event, TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace made a surprise appearance in the women’s match, receiving praise from WWE and sparking speculation about future collaborations. Triple H expressed gratitude to TNA for allowing Grace to participate, while criticizing the term "forbidden door" used by Tony Khan. Grace hinted at more TNA involvement in WWE, hinting at potential future partnerships and opportunities.
Jungle Boy Jack Perry turned heel at Forbidden Door, attacking his tag partner HOOK after losing to IWGP World Heavyweight champion SANADA. Perry delivered an arrogant wrestling villain speech, vowing to take away HOOK's FTW title and running away when HOOK arrived. The article includes a playlist of highlights from the June 28 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Jungle Boy will appear on tonight's episode of Dynamite to explain his actions after attacking FTW Champion HOOK. The breakup of the tag team may be due to Jungle Boy's desire for HOOK's title and feelings of betrayal. Tonight's lineup includes appearances by Adam Cole and AEW World Champion MJF, a match between Sting/Darby Allin and Chris Jericho/Sammy Guevara, Jon Moxley facing Tomohiro Ishii, and the continuation of the women's Owen Hart tournament. Other notable events include Bryan Danielson's victory over Kazuchika Okada, Orange Cassidy retaining the AEW International Championship, and Kris Statlander's successful reign as TBS Champion.
A top AEW star, Bryan Danielson, has addressed the use of "risky" wrestling moves following a controversial spot between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega at the Forbidden Door event. Danielson emphasized the importance of prioritizing performer safety and working with medical staff to approve certain moves. He expressed concern about high-risk moves like the Tiger Driver '98 and questioned whether they enhance the match or simply pose unnecessary risks. Ospreay has renamed the move the Storm Driver 93.
AEW and New Japan will have their second-ever Forbidden Door PPV tonight, with a free live stream of the "Zero Hour" pre-show an hour before. The pre-show will feature a first-round match in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and three other matches. The main card is highly anticipated, and predictions for each match can be found in the article.
The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view event has experienced a last-minute change to the card, as the match between Adam Cole and Tom Lawlor has been cancelled due to Cole's illness. The event still features 13 matches, including Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada.